Prepare against Vagnur Dam
FRO · World #38,098 classical · FIDE ID 7200145
Our database contains 69 games by Vagnur Dam, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vagnur Dam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vagnur Dam before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,944 | 1,956 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,830 | 1,830 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 27.5% |
| As White | 36 | 10 | 16 | 10 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vagnur Dam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vagnur Dam's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 86.1% | 46.8% |
| e4 | 3 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 46.8% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Dam usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Dam usually continues Bg5 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Dam usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Dam usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Dam usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 47.6% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Vagnur Dam's chess games
All 69 games by Vagnur Dam in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 19 wins, 23 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Morten Fredsgaard Rasmussen | 1,956 | 32nd Politiken Cup | D30 |
| Jul 2009 | Jorgen Wimo | 1,843 | 31st Politiken Cup | A45 |
| Jul 2009 | Guttorm Andersen | 1,794 | 31st Politiken Cup | A57 |
| Mar 2013 | Eli W. Finnsson | 1,385 | chT-FAI 1213 | A17 |
| Mar 2012 | Ala Jakup Thomsen | 1,098 | ch-FAI Almenni | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,734 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 1,804 |
| Oyri Rokur Open | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,984 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,815 |
| Klaksvik Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,159 |
| Vestmanna Almennur Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,858 |
| chT-FAI 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,481 |
| ch-FAI Almenni | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 1,567 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vagnur Dam's chess games?
69 games by Vagnur Dam, from Sep 2009 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Vagnur Dam has played.
What does Vagnur Dam play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Vagnur Dam opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vagnur Dam answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Vagnur Dam play as White?
As White, Vagnur Dam's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vagnur Dam play as Black?
As Black, Vagnur Dam most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Vagnur Dam's FIDE rating?
Vagnur Dam is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess and 1,830 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Vagnur Dam played?
Our database contains 69 games by Vagnur Dam, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 23 draws, 27 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vagnur Dam?
69 games by Vagnur Dam reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.